Meaning of Melvillean | Babel Free
Definitions
- Associated with the Scottish education reformer Andrew Melville (1545–1622).
- In a manner reminiscent of the writings of Herman Melville (1819–1891), especially the character Captain Ahab in Moby-Dick.
Examples
“the Melvillean reforms of the 16th century”
“He had a Melvillean obsession.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.